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ALLi is a global membership association. As a non-profit, its mission is ethics and excellence in self-publishing. ALLi offers advice and advocacy for self-publishing authors around the world.
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Revolutionize Your Author Business: Essential Tech Tools for Every Stage
Having the right tools in your tech toolkit is crucial to managing every aspect of your author business. Whether you’re just starting out or are a full-time authorpreneur, refining your tech stack can streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity. Tech tools—document editors, spreadsheet software, notes apps, and...
Unveiling 2025: Indie Authors Gear Up for AI Innovations and Craft Renaissance
As we step into 2025, the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) remains dedicated to helping indie authors navigate the evolving landscape of publishing. In the coming year, a range of trends will shape the opportunities and challenges for authors. From the rise of AI-driven rights licensing to a renewed focus...
ALLi Exclusive: Planning for Paid Marketing ‘Ads’ up for Authors
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... “Pay to play” has become a common phrase in today’s digital world. Where we once relied on creativity, engagement, and consistency in our posting on platforms like Facebook in the hopes of capturing readers’ attention, more and more sites now demand...
Indie Authors: Develop a Profitable Money Mindset
There is a common belief that artists, including authors, make very little money. To explore that assumption, in 2023, the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) commissioned the world’s first Indie Author Income Survey, focused specifically on self-published authors. We found that indie authors earn more than those who are...
Crafting Compelling Book Blurbs for Increased Sales
Writing a compelling book sales description—also known as a blurb—is a critical skill for any author, and one that taps into a different set of writing skills than those used to create the book itself. A well-crafted blurb can significantly impact a book’s sales since it, along...